An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas

A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartmentsA university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeA city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazasA fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuriesA school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings

A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs

A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trailsScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

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• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
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• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·A airline added new in flight snacks and beverages
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelers